NHS Highland
Registered Mental Health Nurse
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About the Role
Maree Ward is a 14-bedded Acute step-down unit based in New Craigs Hospital. This unit provides assistance supporting people with mental health issues transition back into the community from hospital, learning new skills and re-establishing old skills in all areas of Activities of Daily Living. Our Multi-Disciplinary Team comprises medical, nursing, occupational therapy, pharmacy, and psychology, with access to support from social work.
Key Responsibilities
- Work as part of a highly motivated and encouraging team, adopting a person-centred approach to care, always aiming for a positive patient experience of admission.
- Motivated, demonstrating a commitment towards the continued development of patient-focused care whilst fostering a therapeutic ward environment.
- Proactively promote partnership working with patients, carers, and other professionals/agencies in line with legislative frameworks, agreed standards, and clinical policies.
- Supervise the practice of others, undertake mentorship/preceptorship responsibilities, and support the Senior Charge Nurse in the ongoing learning and development of the staff team.
Requirements
- Motivated and committed to the continued development of patient-focused care.
- Able to undertake duties without direct supervision.
- Supporting and supervising work undertaken by registered and unregistered nursing staff.
- Taking charge in the absence of the Senior Charge Nurse and the Team Leaders.
- RMN/RNMH registered with the NMC in the UK.
- Demonstrate strong values, with good communication and team-working skills.
- Active interest in Acute mental health and mental health would be advantageous.
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Benefits
- Living in the Highlands offers a wealth of knowledge and skills in our communities.
- Our mix of urban, remote, rural, and island communities make NHS Highland a unique place to live and work.
- Frequently voted as one of the happiest places to be, offering a quality of life that you don’t get elsewhere.
- Enjoy some of the cleanest air in the UK and access to exercise outdoors amongst beautiful scenery.
- Close-knit and supportive communities.
- As a major employer, we have the power to develop career paths that retain and attract talent to the area.
Additional Information For Candidates
- For informal enquiries, please contact Ian.Gardner@nhs.scot.
- NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination.
- The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.
- To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
- Please note that this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a high number of applications are received. Early application is therefore advised.
- Ensure the address on your application form reflects your current place of residence for your present workplace and can be verified through your identification documents.
- Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers. / Tha fàilte air tagraidhean bho luchd-labhairt na Gàidhlig.
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About NHS Highland
NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute. We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. Our staff are also important members of our communities, and our greatest asset is our workforce.
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